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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1941-1951

ARCH.2013.5.4, Rendition: 793128

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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or an old book with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping is dated April 16, 1950, and the handwritten note at the top of the clipping reads "Neill."

The newspaper article is titled "Art Exhibitions Held in Cambridge." It describes an art exhibition held at Palmer House in Cambridge, Maryland, which featured works by various artists. The exhibition was organized by the Art Association of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church, and it included paintings, sculptures, and other art forms. The article mentions several artists and their works, including names like Mrs. David Kinsell, Mrs. Charles C. Cannon, and others.

Additionally, there are two advertisements on the left side of the clipping. The top advertisement is for Bigelow, promoting their "Bride's Pride" and "Bride's Choice" products, which seem to be related to wedding invitations and announcements. The bottom advertisement is for Mine Wife Service, a laundry service that offers washing, ironing, and other household services.

The page itself is aged, with yellowed paper and some visible wear and tear, indicating it has been preserved for a long time.

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The image shows a page from an old newspaper or magazine, specifically dated April 16, 1950. The page contains an article titled "Art Exhibitions Held in Cambridge."

The article describes an exhibition event organized by the Harvard Art Museums, which is part of the Cambridge Art Association. The event includes a spring exhibition of German art from January to April 28 at the Cambridge Museum, Cambridge Art Association, and Palmer Gallery. The exhibition is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a special preview on the following afternoon for members of both associations.

The article lists various individuals associated with the event, including:

  • Mr. Harold E. Winn, chairperson of the exhibition
  • Mrs. A. Kingsley Porter, Mrs. Priscilla Montgomery, Mr. Louis N. Williams, Mrs. Henry W. Ellis, Mr. Carl Nelson, Mrs. Mabel Hall Colgate, Mrs. A. Kingsley Porter, and others.

Additionally, the article mentions that the German Museum will have German food and drinks available for the event. It lists several people involved in hospitality, such as Mrs. John Colgate, Mrs. Martha Overton, and Mrs. William T. Cunningham, among others.

There are also two advertisements taped to the page:

  1. An advertisement for Bigelow Kennard, offering wedding invitations and stationery with complete confidence regarding quality and correctness of form.
  2. An advertisement for the Wedge Service, stating "Washing 6000 Diapers at Home is No Bargain."

The newspaper page appears to be from a collection, as it is placed inside a green folder with some other documents.

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The image shows an open book or album with a newspaper clipping pasted on the left page. The clipping is an article titled 'Art Exhibitions Held in Cambridge,' dated April 16, 1950. The article appears to detail various art exhibitions taking place in Cambridge, mentioning several locations and events such as the Harvard University museums and the Fogg Art Museum. The clipping also includes advertisements for Bigelow-Kennard, which offers wedding invitations, and a service called 'Tide' that emphasizes the challenge of washing diapers at home.

The page edges are visible, showing signs of age. The right page is blank, and the overall context suggests this might be part of a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings.

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The image shows a newspaper page dated April 16, 1950. The main article on the page is titled "Art Exhibitions Held in Cambridge." Here is a detailed summary of its content:

Article: Art Exhibitions Held in Cambridge

The article discusses various art exhibitions taking place in Cambridge. Key points include:

  • Exhibition at Fogg Museum: A young gallery at the Fogg Museum, known as the "Print Room," has been displaying recent acquisitions. The current exhibition, running until April 28, features prints from the collection of Philip Hofer.
  • Germanic Museum Exhibition: The Germanic Museum is presenting an exhibition of contemporary German art. This exhibition includes both paintings and sculpture and will continue through May 15. The show aims to provide an overview of modern art movements in Germany post-World War II.
  • Bigelow Collection Announcement: The article highlights an exhibition at the Germanic Museum featuring the Bigelow Collection of tapestries, with a specific mention of the high quality and craftsmanship of the pieces.

Advertisements:

Several advertisements are visible on the page:

  1. Bigelow Carpets and Rugs:

    • Encourages readers to select their wedding invitations and announcements from Bigelow, emphasizing confidence in the quality and form of their products.
  2. Wyecox Diaper Service:

    • Promotes a diaper service, noting that "Whether fled that washing 6000 diapers at home is no bargain."
    • Contact number: LO 8-7070.

Other Noted Items:

  • There is a list of names, likely related to an event or committee, including individuals such as Mrs. Harold E. Winlock, Mrs. David Rockefeller, Mrs. John A. Dorr, and others. This list seems to be part of a social or organizational announcement.

Overall, the page combines local news about cultural events with advertisements and social announcements from 1950.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or a magazine, dated April 16, 1950. The article is titled "Art Exhibitions Held in Cambridge."

The article describes a series of art exhibitions organized by the Harvard University Art Association. The exhibitions are held at the Fogg Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge. The events are scheduled from April 26 to May 20, with previews on April 25 and May 19 to 20.

The article lists the chairmen and members of the various committees involved in organizing these exhibitions. These include:

  • Mrs. Harold E. Winans as the chairman of the big spring exhibition.
  • Members such as Miss Priscilla Montgomery, Mr. Louis N. Kent, Mrs. Henry W. Eliot, Mrs. Carl Nelson, Miss Mildred Vose, Mr. Carl Nelson, Mrs. A. Kingsley Porter, Mr. John L. Cotton, and Mrs. William T. Clapp.

The article also mentions the participation of the Harvard University Art Association, Harvard Art Museums, and other individuals like Mr. Zechariah Chafee, Mr. John A. Day, and Mrs. Arthur H. Stone.

Additionally, there are two advertisements on the page:

  1. One for Bigelow Kennard, promoting wedding invitations and announcements.
  2. Another for the WEE Service, advertising their washing service with the slogan "Washing 6000 Diapers at Home is No Bargain."

The page is part of a larger book or scrapbook, as indicated by the binding on the left side. The page has been marked with the date "Apr 16, 1950" and the name "Terrall" at the top right corner.

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The image depicts a page from an old newspaper or magazine, dated April 16, 1950. The page contains a news article and two advertisements.

  1. News Article:

    • Title: "Art Exhibitions Held in Cambridge"
    • Content: The article discusses the art exhibitions held at the German Museum in Cambridge, which were open from April 1 to April 28. The exhibitions were organized by the Cambridge Art Association and included works by local artists and members of the Harvard Art Association. The article lists various individuals and their contributions, such as Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Wingo, Mrs. Arthur H. Hirst, and others who participated in the exhibitions. The German Museum was also hosting a German art exhibition, with the opening reception on April 28.
  2. Advertisements:

    • Bigelow-Kennard:

      • Content: The advertisement promotes wedding invitations and announcements, emphasizing complete confidence regarding quality and correctness of form. It includes a list of various wedding invitation designs and styles, such as "Select your wedding invitations and announcements from Bigelow's with complete confidence regarding quality and correctness of form."
    • Washing Diapers:

      • Content: This advertisement is from "My Dee Service" (LB 8-7070) and promotes their diaper washing service, stating that they wash 6000 diapers at home and do not bargain on price.

The newspaper page has a handwritten date stamp in the top right corner, indicating it is from April 16, 1950. The page itself appears to be from an old scrapbook or archive.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or book with aged, yellowing pages. On the right-hand side, there is a newspaper clipping pasted onto the page. The headline of the article reads "Art Exhibitions Held in Cambridge," suggesting that the article is about art events in a specific location. The text is quite small and somewhat challenging to read at this resolution, but various names and details about the exhibitions are visible.

On the left margin of the newspaper clipping, there's a handwritten note that says "Herald Apr 16, 1950," indicating that the article was published on April 16, 1950, in the Herald newspaper.

Additionally, there are advertisements present on the newspaper clipping. One prominent ad is for "BIGELOW KENNARD," which seems to be an ad for wedding invitations. There is also a smaller ad at the bottom left corner for "DYDEE Service" proclaiming that "WASHING 6000 DIAPERS AT HOME IS NO BARGAIN."

The left-hand page of the book appears blank except for some discoloration along the edges, and the pages are slightly curled at the edges, giving a sense of age and use. The book rests on a grayish background.

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The image is of a scrapbook or a book with a newspaper clipping adhered to one page. The clipping, dated April 16, 1950, contains an article titled "Art Exhibitions Held in Cambridge" discussing various art shows in Cambridge, including Harvard Art Association's display and another exhibition featuring works by notable artists. The article mentions individuals involved in organizing or featured in the art shows.

Additionally, the clipping contains two advertisements. The first advert, placed by "Bigelow Kennard Co.," promotes wedding invitations and announcements, emphasizing their quality and form correctness. The second advert, from "Dy-Dee Service," offers diaper washing services, declaring that "Washing good diapers at home is no bargain."

The page itself shows signs of wear consistent with age, such as slight discoloration and frayed edges.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook with a yellowed newspaper clipping pasted on the left page. The clipping is titled "Art Exhibitions Held in Cambridge" and provides information about an art exhibition event related to the Cambridge Art Association at the Germainic Museum, Cambridge.

The clipping outlines event details such as dates, participants, and committee members. At the top of the clipping, there is handwriting in blue ink that reads "Herald apr 16, 1950."

The clipping also contains two small advertisements. One ad is for "Bigelow Kennard," advertising wedding invitations and announcements with a focus on quality and correctness. The other ad is for "DY-DEE Service," promoting a service that saves the effort of washing "6000 diapers at home," indicating its appeal to mothers.

The right page is blank, and the overall look of the clipping suggests it is from the mid-20th century, consistent with the handwritten date.

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The image shows an open book with several pages. The book is placed on a gray surface. The pages are filled with text and have a few clippings pasted on them. The clippings have text, images, and logos. The book has a green spine with a white border. The pages are slightly curled, and the book appears to be old.